Maintenance Technician

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary We're proud to introduce our state-of-the-art factory, located just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. From the ground up, our world-class facility in Batavia produces a diverse range of beloved and trusted pet care brands. Our passionate team thrives in an environment that prioritizes safety, cares for the environment, embraces cutting‑edge manufacturing technology, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Join us as we help shape the future of Nestlé Purina and write the next chapter of our history. The Nestle Purina Maintenance Department is building a team of technicians with a variety of skillsets including but not limited to industrial mechanical and electrical troubleshooting (motors, conveyors, bearings, gears, sprockets, valves, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, automation systems, etc.). As a Maintenance Technician, you will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and optimize production equipment. Day to day, you will work with production, engineering and maintenance personnel to conduct planned and predictive maintenance and solve problems and implement solutions quickly and safely to keep factory assets operating efficiently. This position will initially work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Once the Batavia plant reaches operation, the shift will switch to nights (6 p.m.-6 a.m.), operating on a 2-2-3 schedule format (week one: two days on, two days off, three days on; week two: two days off, two days on, three days off). The starting pay for this position is $36.23/hour with a strategic Maintenance Progression Plan that provides for increasing wages up to $40.37/hour, based on knowledge/skill demonstration, technical assessments and performance reviews. In this role, you will enjoy a retention bonus totaling $7,500, overtime pay, a quarterly bonus, $500 lifestyle spending account each year, full health benefits, 401k match, generous PTO, excellent maternity/paternity leave and more! Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment and solve technical problems Model safety and share mechanical and electrical expertise to train other team members and champion a safety‑first work environment Execute Planned Maintenance (PM) activities to proactively prevent failures and promote safe and efficient operations Work to reduce unplanned stoppages through effective root cause analysis Provide on‑shift mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to identify and repair technical breakdowns Utilize mechanical and electrical tools, diagnostic instruments (meters), mechanical diagrams and schematics, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other digital tools to work safely and efficiently Perform basic rigging, mechanical practices and welding skills in an industrial environment Utilize SAP system to properly log maintenance‑related information including work time, parts issuing, failure logs and work order notes REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED equivalent 2+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex mechanical equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, military or related environment OTHER Once the factory starts up, you must be willing to work 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule The hourly pay for this position is $36.23. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com). It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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